There were several changes in the world rankings this week and a couple of fighters made their Top 10 debuts. Josesito Lopez, with his upset RTD9 win over Victor Ortiz, makes his debut in the welterweight division at #8. Ortiz, who was ranked fifth, falls to #9. To accommodate the move, Paulie Malignaggi falls from #9 to #10 and Jan Zaveck falls from the Top 10. At junior … [Read more...]
Ioka vs. Yaegashi in All-Japan World Title Unification
Title unifications are rare in boxing these days, but those with the persistence and wherewithal to search out overnight Japanese internet streams or day-after videos will be treated to a good one on Wednesday. WBC strawweight champ, Kazuto Ioka (9-0,6 KOs) will put his title on the line against his WBA counterpart, Akira Yaegashi (15-2, 8 KOs) at the Bodymaker Colosseum in … [Read more...]